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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Build One South Africa

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Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households

  Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses:  

todayNovember 20, 2024 15

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Build One South Africa opposes any reductions in the education budget

  Build One South Africa says it unequivocally opposes any reductions in the education budget and urges the government to identify alternative funding sources. This is as Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament today. BOSA president, Mmusi Maimane, says they have identified several sources from which to redirect at least 50-billion-rand in funds towards the education budget shortfall, and ensure teachers […]

todayOctober 30, 2024 21

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Build One South Africa Labels Job Crisis Critical And Outlines Five-Year Plan for Job Creation

Build One South Africa has called the job crisis in the country critical, highlighting the alarming 11.57 million unemployed South Africans, as revealed by the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Spokesperson Roger Solomon emphasized that nearly half of the youth aged 15 to 34 are jobless. The party has proposed a five-year plan aimed at creating two million new jobs to address this growing issue.  

todayAugust 14, 2024 14

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Build One South Africa Calls for Public Access to National Sexual Offenders Register

Build One South Africa has launched a nationwide petition calling for the national register of sexual offenders to be made public and easily accessible. The party argues that the current process for accessing the register, which involves a 150-rand fee and a six-week wait, obstructs transparency and accountability. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, BOSA deputy leader, Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster believes that public access is vital for community safety and for deterring sexual […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 30

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Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics

Build One South Africa warns against the influence of Zimbabwean political party Zanu-PF in South African politics. The party denounced the ANC's acceptance of assistance from Zanu-PF for the upcoming elections, citing the party’s history of rigging elections and oppressive rule in Zimbabwe. BOSA’s Stevens Mokgalapa asserts such collaboration reflects a desperation for power at any cost and rejects it. Mokgalapa calls for transparency and integrity in the election process: […]

todayMay 10, 2024 43

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Build One South Africa Urges Action on Unemployment Crisis Ahead of State of the Nation Address

Build One South Africa plans to host an event outside City Hall in Cape Town, rallying the unemployed just before the State of the Nation address. Party leader Mmusi Maimane and deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster will be present to amplify the voices of the unemployed. BOSA spokesperson Roger Solomons calls on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the escalating unemployment crisis and announce effective interventions to stimulate the economy.  

todayFebruary 7, 2024 22

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Build One South Africa Advocates for Removal of Police Minister Bheki Cele Amidst July 2021 Unrest Fallout

Build One South Africa calls for the removal of Police Minister Bheki Cele, citing police and intelligence failures during the July 2021 unrest. The South African Human Rights Commission’s report reveals communication breakdowns, insufficient resources, and technological limitations, leading to a week-long breakdown of law and order in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. BOSA argues that Cele's removal is crucial to restoring public trust and credibility in the police force. The party […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 10

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Build One South Africa is set to launch a public petition demanding the removal of Basic Education minister

Build One South Africa is set to launch a public petition demanding the removal of Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga and the abolishment of the 30-percent matric pass mark. As schools open and the matric results loom, BOSA says Motshekga has failed to deliver equitable education. Party leader Mmusi Maimane contends the 30-percent pass mark undermines the intellect of the youth and perpetuates mediocrity. He calls on concerned citizens to […]

todayJanuary 18, 2024 18

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Build One South Africa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to lower the signature requirement for independent candidates

Build One South Africa welcomes the Constitutional Court’s decision to lower the signature requirement for independent candidates to one-thousand, initiating signature collection for the elections next year. The court ruled the current Electoral Act, passed by Parliament this year, meets constitutional muster. Although respecting the decision, the party has expressed disappointment, believing it favours established political parties. BOSA commits to advocating for electoral reforms post-election, aiming for a constituency-based system, […]

todayDecember 5, 2023 4

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